The Commission yesterday endorsed Spain’s request for a specific revision of its Recovery and Resilience Plan, which Spain had submitted to the Commission on 19 March 2024. The proposed amendments are of a technical nature and stem from the comprehensive review of the Spanish plan, which was adopted by the Council on 17 October 2023. […]
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Parliament approves revised rules on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims
The European Parliament on Tuesday adopted revised rules on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims. With 563 votes in favour, 7 against and 17 abstentions, the plenary gave its final approval to the extension of existing measures to combat trafficking in human beings and improve support for victims. The amendment […]
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European Commission defines principles on limiting the most harmful chemicals to essential uses
The Commission has adopted criteria and guiding principles on what would constitute “essential uses” of the most harmful chemicals. The adopted Communication provides industry and investors with predictability for the manufacture of products that are indispensable for the EU’s ecological and digital transition, health and defence. It is a concrete outcome of the Sustainability Strategy […]
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The European Union to conclude a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Japan
The Council adopted this week a decision on the conclusion of the Strategic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its member states and Japan. The decision facilitates, on the EU side, the entry into force of the agreement as soon as the parties have completed their internal procedures and have notified their counterparts. […]
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Eurostat: Online purchases: printed books preferred to ebooks
The share of the EU residents purchasing printed books, magazines or newspapers online remained significantly larger than that for e-books, online magazines or online newspapers in 2023. In 2023, at the EU level, 13.4% of the residents had purchased printed books online in the previous 3 months. This was a slight increase from 2022 (12.7%) but still […]
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European Commission initiates second formal procedure against TikTok under the Digital Services Act
Today, the Commission has opened a second formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA). Today’s opening is to assess whether the company may have breached the DSA when launching TikTok Lite in France and Spain. Under the DSA, designated Very Large Online Platforms are obliged to submit a risk assessment report, including measures to […]
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EIB and Andalusia Region sign €215 million loan for financing education, energy transition, health, sustainable transport and digitalisation projects
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €215 million loan agreement with the regional government of Andalusia to co-finance social, green and digital investment in the Spanish region. The EIB loan and co-financing from the regional government of Andalusia will go towards projects that contribute to the dual green and digital transitions and to social […]
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Additional obligations for Very Large Online Platforms kick in for Pornhub, Stripchat and XVideos under the DSA
As of next week, adult entertainment platforms Pornhub, Stripchat and Xvideos will have to comply with the most stringent obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). These specific obligations include submitting risk assessment reports to the Commission, putting in place mitigation measures to address systemic risks linked to the provision of their services, complying with […]
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Europa Nostra publishes list of Europe’s 7 most endangered monuments and heritage sites
Europa Nostra announced the list of the 7 most endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for 2024. On 17 April Europa Nostra announced the list of the 7 most endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for 2024. The 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites in Europe for 2024: Working-class Housing (courées) in Roubaix-Tourcoing, France […]
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